Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2·6)
c9-17643Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
31. h3 g4 32. Kh2 h5 33. Bxf7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to h3.
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a3, then Bxf7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
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