Chess960 tactic on h5 (e2)
c9-14888Puzzle 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
23. Bh5+ g6 24. fxg6+ Kxe6 25. Nc7+ Rxc7 26. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g6, then fxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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