Winning blow: rook to h7 (e7)
c9-09098Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
33. Rh7 Rg2+ 34. Kxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — king to e3 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rg2+, then Kxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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