Winning blow: queen to b6 (b5·4)
c9-24121Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
26. Qxb6+ Rxb6 27. Rxb6+ Kc7 28. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (+5.3).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxb6, then Rxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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