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Winning blow: pawn to h6 (h5·7)

c9-19028
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

29. h6 Ke7 30. Qxg7+ Kd8 31. h7

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to h6 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to g7 (#5).
  • A natural move: pawn to h7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rb8, then hxg7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #156.

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