Winning blow: rook to h5 (g5·4)
c9-27736Puzzle 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
30. Rh5 Rxh5+ 31. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: queen to h5 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rxh5+, then Qxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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