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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (h5·10)

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Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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

21. hxg6+ Kg7 22. Bxf6+

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg7, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #401.

Explore position #401

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