Winning blow: queen to b6 (f2·5)
c9-10960Puzzle 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. Qb6+ Kc8 27. Qb8+ Kd7 28. Qb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#3).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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