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Winning blow: queen to b6 (g1·5)

c9-11904
Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

21. Qb6+ Kb8 22. Qxd8+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kb8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #924.

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