Winning blow: rook to h5 (h1·2)
c9-20662Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
26. Rxh5+ gxh5 27. Qe4+ Kg8 28. Re8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead gxh5, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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