Winning blow: queen to b4 (e1·6)
c9-27563Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
24. Qb4+ Bc5 25. Rxc5 Bxe2+ 26. Kxe2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#5).
- Precise: king to e2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc5, then Rxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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