Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2·3)
c9-20139Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. h3 b6 16. Qxb6 Re6 17. hxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+4.6).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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