Winning blow: queen to b5 (b8)
c9-11546Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
16. Qb5 Qd5 17. Nb6 Qb7 18. Nf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+4.1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Rc7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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