Winning blow: queen to b5 (c5·4)
c9-14299Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
25. Qxb5+ Kc7 26. Rc4+ Kd6 27. Qc6+ Ke5 28. Re1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #370.
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