Winning blow: queen to b6 (d8·3)
c9-09790Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
33. Qb6+ Kd5 34. Rc5+ Ke4 35. Qb4+ Kd3 36. Ra3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd5, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #20.
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