Winning blow: pawn to h3 (g2·3)
c9-11966Puzzle 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
32. gxh3 Re6 33. Nf5 d5 34. h4 d4 35. Nxh7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- Best move. knight to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Re6, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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