Chess960 tactic on h2
c9-13686Puzzle 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. Kxh2 Ra2+ 37. Kg3 Rg2+ 38. Kxg2 a5 39. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- king to g3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g2 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra2+, then Kg3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
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