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Winning blow: pawn to h4 (h2·4)

c9-19613
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

37. h4 Kb5 38. Rc8 a3 39. f4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to h4.
  • rook to c8 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb6, then Kd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #486.

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