Winning blow: queen to b7 (b6·6)
c9-09579Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
26. Qb7+ Kd8 27. Qxa8+ Ke7 28. Bc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Re5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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