Winning blow: rook to h2 (f2)
c9-10976Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
35. Rh2 Nxh2 36. Nxh2 f3 37. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to h2 (+4.6).
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxh2, then Nxh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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