Winning blow: rook to h7 (h3·2)
c9-15994Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Rxh7 Rb8 36. Qf5 Rb1+ 37. Bxb1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb8, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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