Winning blow: queen to d7 (b5·6)
c9-11869Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Qd7 Nc4 25. bxc5 Qxc5 26. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+5.9).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Ne4, then Be5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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