Winning blow: queen to a6 (b7·4)
c9-24383Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
23. Qa6+ Kb4 24. Qxb6+ Kc3 25. Rc1+ Qxc1+ 26. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+11.9).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#15).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (#11).
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb4, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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