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Winning blow: pawn to h7 (h6·8)

c9-13597
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. h7 Ke7 33. Re3+ Kf6 34. h8=Q+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to h7.
  • Spot on — rook to e3 (#6).
  • Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke7, then Re3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #778.

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