Winning blow: pawn to h6 (h5·6)
c9-16605Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
39. h6+ Kxh6 40. d8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: pawn to d8 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh6, then d8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #485.
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