Winning blow: queen to b6 (f2·2)
c9-17350Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Qb6+ Bb7 23. Rc7 Qc1+ 24. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#3).
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bb7, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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