Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·5)
c9-11735Puzzle 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
12. Rg1 Bh3 13. Qf3 Nh4 14. Qxh3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bh3, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #76.
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