Zlotnik’s Treasure Trove

This game, played by Boris Zlotnik with white against Magnus Carlhammar at the Budapest Spring Open in 1989, is a great example of the author’s middlegame understanding and his ability to maneuver in uncomfortable situations. It’s black to play on move 30. How would you evaluate the position? Who is better and why? Are you afraid of Carlhammar’s h pawn? I am!

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