Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·5)
c9-26685Puzzle 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
19. Qxc6 axb4 20. Nd5 Rxd5 21. Qxd5 Bd6 22. axb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. pawn to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead axb4, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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