Winning blow: queen to b8 (c7·2)
c9-15350Puzzle 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
35. Qb8 Ke7 36. Bc5+ Rd6 37. Nc6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b8.
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb6, then Bxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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