Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·9)
c9-22165Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Rh7 Rxe2+ 23. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — king to e2 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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