Winning blow: pawn to h6 (h5·5)
c9-11974Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. h6+ Kxh6 32. Qe6+ Kh5 33. Bf3+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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