Winning blow: rook to h2 (h1·4)
c9-18144Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
23. Rxh2 Rxh2 24. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Rxh2, then cxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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