Winning blow: rook to h4 (h6)
c9-15143Puzzle 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
36. Rxh4 Kf8 37. Rf4 Kf7 38. Kh3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c4, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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