Winning blow: queen to b7 (b6)
c9-21918Puzzle 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
31. Qxb7+ Rc7 32. Bxc6+ Kd8 33. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+5.8).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc7, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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