Chess960 tactic on h8 (h5)
c9-13763Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
16. Rh8+ Kxh8 17. Qh4+ Kg8 18. Qh7+ Kf8 19. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h7 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 Kxh8, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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