Winning blow: queen to d7 (d2·10)
c9-14571Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qd7 Rb7 25. axb6+ Rxb6+ 26. Nb5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb7, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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