Chess960 tactic on h6 (c1)
c9-28541Puzzle 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. Qxh6 Kf7 26. Qh7+ Kf8 27. Bxf6 bxc4 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f6 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 Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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