Winning blow: queen to b7 (f3·7)
c9-26921Puzzle 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. Qxb7+ Kxb7 22. Nc5+ Kc6 23. Nxe6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on b7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to c5 (+2.7).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxb7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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