Winning blow: queen to b6 (g1·3)
c9-24997Puzzle 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. Qb6+ Kc8 22. Rc3+ Bc5 23. Rxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Well found: rook to c3 (#18).
- Strong! rook to c5 is the sharp choice (#17).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
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