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Winning blow: queen to b6 (e3·4)

c9-16284
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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