Winning blow: queen to b6 (a6·4)
c9-24544Puzzle 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
24. Qb6+ Kc8 25. Qa5 Qxe1+ 26. Kc2 Qe4+ 27. Nxe4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.9).
- queen to a5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+10.1).
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+12.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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