Chess960 tactic on h4 (h2)
c9-15480Puzzle 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
28. h4 Ra5 29. bxa5 Kg6 30. e5+ Kh6 31. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra5, then bxa5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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