Winning blow: queen to b3 (d1)
c9-15733Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
29. Qb3 Rxc6+ 30. Nxc6 Kc7 31. Ne7
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b3.
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc6+, then Nxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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