Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·3)
c9-18633Puzzle 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
19. Qc6+ Kb8 20. Ba6 Qxd5 21. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- bishop to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Ba6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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