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Winning blow: pawn to h4 (h2·2)

c9-18885
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

22. h4+ Kg6 23. h5+ Kg5 24. Bc1+

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Well found: pawn to h5 (#5).
  • Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg6, then h5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #264.

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