Chess960 tactic on h7 (h4·2)
c9-14710Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
25. Qh7+ Rg7 26. Qxg7+ Rf7 27. Qxf7+ Kd8 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg7, then Qxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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