Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2·4)
c9-12545Puzzle 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. h3 Ne7 23. Nxg4 g5 24. Nxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to g4 (+3.0).
- Stunning! knight to h6 gives up material but you are winning (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne7, then Nxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
Explore position #419Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play