Winning blow: queen to b8 (a7·3)
c9-23261Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qb8+ Ke7 19. Qxc7+ Bd7 20. Bxc4 Rxb6 21. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+4.7).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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