Winning blow: queen to b7 (a6·4)
c9-27325Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
22. Qb7+ Kd8 23. Nxc6+ Ke8 24. Qxa8 dxc6 25. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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