Winning blow: rook to h5 (b5)
c9-13389Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Rh5 h6 34. Rxh6 Rh8 35. Bg6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h5.
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then Rxh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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