Winning blow: queen to b6 (g1·4)
c9-24436Puzzle 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
25. Qxb6+ Kxb6 26. Be3+ Kc7 27. Bxe6 Rf8 28. Rxa5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on b6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+2.4).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxb6, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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