Winning blow: queen to b6 (b5·2)
c9-20868Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
31. Qxb6+ Kc8 32. Qc6+ Kb8 33. Qb5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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