Winning blow: queen to b8 (g3)
c9-02843Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
16. Qb8+ Nc8 17. Bf6+ Kd7 18. Ne5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the knight.
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