Chess960 tactic on h6
c9-13596Puzzle 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
33. h6+ Kh8 34. Qe7 Rf7 35. Qxf7 g5 36. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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