Winning blow: rook to h1 (g1·5)
c9-12321Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Rh1 d5 22. Nb2 Nxa5 23. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead d5, then Nb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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