Chess960 tactic on h7 (b1)
c9-14959Puzzle 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
17. Bxh7+ Kxh7 18. Rxh6+ Kxh6 19. Qg7+ Kh5 20. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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