Chess960 tactic on h7 (e4)
c9-14190Puzzle 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
39. Qh7 Ke8 40. Rg8+ Qf8 41. Bg6+ Kd8 42. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h7.
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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