Winning blow: queen to b6 (a6·3)
c9-18117Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. Qxb6 Ra8 19. Bxd5 Bxd5 20. Nd6+ Qxd6 21. Qxd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+3.7).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra8, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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