Winning blow: queen to b5 (f1·6)
c9-16895Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Qb5+ c6 22. Nc5+ Kd6 23. Re6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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