Chess960 tactic on h8 (b2)
c9-14983Puzzle 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
25. Qh8+ Kf7 26. Qf6+ Kg8 27. Nxe7+ Kh7 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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