Winning blow: queen to b7 (b5·6)
c9-08821Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
20. Qb7+ Rxb7 21. cxb7+ Kb8 22. Na6+ Ka7 23. bxc8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to b7 (#5).
- Strong! knight to a6 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Great move! pawn to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb7, then cxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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