Winning blow: rook to h7 (h1·7)
c9-25100Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
32. Rh7 Qb8+ 33. Kf2 Ke6 34. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- Well found: king to f2 (+13.3).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#16).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qb8+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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