Chess960 tactic on h4 (a4)
c9-11477naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
40. Rh4 Ne6 41. Bxe6 Rg7 42. Rxh5+ Rh7 43. Rg8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h4.
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne6, then Bxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
SP-106 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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