Winning blow: pawn to h6 (h5·7)
c9-19028Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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