Winning blow: queen to b8 (b1·3)
c9-12336Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qb8+ Kf7 25. Rf6+ Qxf6 26. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: rook to f6 (+4.8).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kf7, then Rf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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