Winning blow: queen to b8 (c7·3)
c9-15682Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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. Qxb8 d5 25. Bxd5 Nf5 26. Qb7+ Ka5 27. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d5, then Bxd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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