Winning blow: queen to b6 (e3·3)
c9-15922Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
18. Qb6+ Kc8 19. Qa6+ Kc7 20. Qa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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