Winning blow: queen to b7 (f3·4)
c9-11067Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
8. Qxb7+ Kd8 9. Nxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+9.6).
- Well found: knight to a6 (+9.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxa6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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