Winning blow: queen to b6 (c5)
c9-17062Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Qb6+ Kc8 33. Qxc6+ Kd8 34. Qb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#11).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (#10).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #797.
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