Winning blow: queen to b6 (f2·7)
c9-20947Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Qb6 Rg3+ 25. Be3 Rxe3+ 26. Rxe3
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b6.
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg3+, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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