Winning blow: queen to b6 (d8·2)
c9-10979Puzzle 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
36. Qb6+ Kb8 37. Rc8+ Kxc8 38. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#3).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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