Winning blow: queen to b7 (a8·2)
c9-16612Puzzle 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
26. Qb7 Be6 27. Ra6 Ke8 28. Qb5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b7.
- rook to a6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b5.
- You win decisive material (+9.7).
- If instead Be6, then Nxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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