Winning blow: queen to b7 (b8·6)
c9-25612Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
20. Qb7 c5 21. Rxc5 dxc5 22. Nxc5 Qd6 23. Nxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+2.1).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead c5, then Rxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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