Chess960 tactic on h7 (h4)
c9-14858Puzzle 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
26. Qh7+ Kxe8 27. Qxc7 Rd5 28. Rxd5 Nf2 29. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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