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Winning blow: pawn to h3 (h2·2)

c9-14281
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

35. h3 gxh3 36. Rxd6 Ng7 37. Qxh3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
  • Spot on — rook to d6 (+7.6).
  • Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (+6.4).
  • You win decisive material (+6.4).
  • If instead Re5, then Qd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #802.

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