Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2·2)
c9-14281Puzzle 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
35. h3 gxh3 36. Rxd6 Ng7 37. Qxh3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (+7.6).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Re5, then Qd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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