Chess960 tactic on h3
c9-13717Puzzle 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
29. Nxh3 Qxh3+ 30. Qxh3 Kf8 31. Rxe5 b4 32. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qxh3+, then Qxh3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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