Win the hanging king on h7 (g8·2)
li-0DOytPuzzle rating: 2020Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13... Kxh7 14. Ng5+ Qxg5 15. Bxg5 Bxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to g5 (+4.7).
- Strong! bishop to d1 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng5+, then Qxg5 and you win the bishop.
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