Winning blow: queen to b6 (d8)
c9-09398Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
41. Qb6+ Kc8 42. Rxg5 Kd7 43. Rg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (+5.5).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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