Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·7)
c9-09267Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
22. hxg3 Rxh1+ 23. Bxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to h1 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxh1+, then Bxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #492.
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