Winning blow: queen to b8 (a7·6)
c9-14519Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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+ Kg7 25. h6+ Kg6 26. Qg8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to h6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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