Winning blow: rook to h3 (g3·2)
c9-12719Puzzle 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
38. Rh3 Qd6+ 39. Kg1 axb5 40. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qd6+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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