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Winning blow: rook to g1 (h1·5)

c9-11735
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

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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