Winning blow: queen to b7 (f3·6)
c9-25102Puzzle 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
26. Qb7+ Kd8 27. Bh4+ Nf6 28. Qxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+8.4).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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