Chess960 tactic on h7 (h6)
c9-13190Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Qh7+ Kf8 18. Qxg8+ Ke7 19. Qg7+ Bf7 20. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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