Winning blow: rook to h1 (g1·14)
c9-19433Puzzle 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
19. Rh1 Qf6 20. Qxf6 Bxd5 21. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf6, then Qxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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