Winning blow: rook to h3 (h4)
c9-11357Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rh3 Re8 23. Rc3 Rfxe3 24. fxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Re8, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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