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Irina Krush vs Nadezhda Kosintseva · 2010 · move 24.
Which pawn recapture removes the knight on d6?
A knight outpost on d6 becomes a supported passed pawn after an exchange. Krush then advances her king into the centre while Black’s rooks remain occupied with that pawn. The ending culminates in a rook offer that changes the promotion threats. Follow the king’s route and the pawn’s support as one connected plan.
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