Winning blow: queen to b6 (g1)
c9-11685Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
24. Qxb6 Nd8 25. Nc5 e6 26. Nxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd8, then Nc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
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