Winning blow: pawn to h5 (h4·2)
c9-16295Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. h5 Rf4 37. hxg6+ Qh6 38. g7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc5, then bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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