Winning blow: queen to b6 (g1·5)
c9-11904Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
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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