Winning blow: rook to h6 (h3)
c9-15377Puzzle 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. Rhh6 Rf8 36. Re1 Nf3 37. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead f3, then Rhf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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