Winning blow: queen to b6 (e3)
c9-23968Puzzle 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
30. Qb6+ Kc8 31. Qa6+ Kc7 32. Qa7+ Kc8 33. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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