Winning blow: rook to h6 (h5)
c9-10926Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
25. Rxh6+ Kxh6 26. Qxh8+ Kg6 27. Nf8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#5).
- Precise: knight to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh6, then Qxh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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