Winning blow: pawn to h4 (h2·2)
c9-18885Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
22. h4+ Kg6 23. h5+ Kg5 24. Bc1+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: pawn to h5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then h5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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