Winning blow: queen to b6 (e3·4)
c9-16284Puzzle 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
27. Qxb6+ Kc8 28. Qxc6+ Kb8 29. Qb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #653.
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