Winning blow: queen to c4 (e6)
c9-12501Puzzle 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
21. Qc4 Qd6 22. Bxb6 Bd3 23. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.4).
- Strong! bishop to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qd6, then Bxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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