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Winning blow: rook to h2 (f2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #215

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