Winning blow: pawn to h7 (h6·6)
c9-23776Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
29. h7+ Kf7 30. Nd6+ Ke7 31. Bxg7 Rxd3+ 32. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+8.5).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+7.3).
- Best move. pawn to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
Explore position #417Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play