Chess960 tactic on h5 (g4)
c9-13606Puzzle 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
36. gxh5 Kh7 37. Rg1 Kh6 38. Rg7 Kxh5 39. Rh7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g7.
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Rg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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