Chess960 tactic on h7 (f5·2)
c9-28531Puzzle 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
16. Bxh7+ Rxh7 17. Rg4+ Ng6 18. Rxg6+ Rg7 19. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to g4 (#2).
- Strong! rook to g6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxh7, then Rg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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