Winning blow: pawn to h7 (h6·8)
c9-13597Puzzle 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
32. h7 Ke7 33. Re3+ Kf6 34. h8=Q+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to h7.
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#6).
- Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Re3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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