Winning blow: rook to h3 (f3)
c9-28440Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
26. Rh3 Bxe5 27. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe5, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #29.
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