Winning blow: rook to h8 (h7·9)
c9-27157Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Rh8+ Qxh8 33. Qxd6 Qxh4 34. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+4.9).
- Strong! pawn to h4 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qxh8, then Qxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
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