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Winning blow: rook to h5 (b5)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #90

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