Winning blow: queen to c6 (b7·3)
c9-20405Puzzle 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
23. Qxc6 Bxb6+ 24. Qxb6+ Ke7 25. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+6.3).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb6+, then Qxb6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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