Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2)
c9-00218Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. h3 Bxb5 13. Nf5 Qg5 14. Nxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxb5, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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