Winning blow: queen to b5 (c6·2)
c9-24787Puzzle 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
21. Qxb5 Nxb5 22. Nc6+ Kc7 23. Nxe7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on b5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+3.8).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxb5, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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