Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h7 (h6·2)
c9-08082Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
17. h7+ Kh8 18. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Ng6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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