Winning blow: rook to h6 (h1·6)
c9-09031Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
15. Rxh6 Ne2+ 16. Kf2 Qxe3+ 17. Kxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e3 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf3+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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