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Winning blow: queen to b6 (d4·2)

c9-10370
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

25. Qb6 Bc4 26. Nc5 Re7 27. Rf8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#9).
  • Well found: knight to c5 (#8).
  • A natural move: rook to f8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bc4, then Nc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #743.

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