Winning blow: rook to h3 (h1·2)
c9-14740Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
16. Rxh3 e5 17. Rh7+ Ke6 18. Nc5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Rxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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