Winning blow: rook to h2 (h1·2)
c9-08505Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Rxh2 Bd6 9. Re2 f5 10. d3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd6, then Re2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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