Chess960 tactic on h2 (h1)
c9-28529Puzzle 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
27. Rxh2 Qh4 28. Rxh4 Ke7 29. Rh7+ Kd6 30. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qh4, then Rxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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