Winning blow: queen to b6 (a6·5)
c9-21127Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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 Ne4 19. Bxe4 f6 20. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne3+, then fxe3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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