Winning blow: queen to b6 (e3·2)
c9-11726Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxb6 e3 27. Bxe3 c5 28. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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