Winning blow: queen to b6 (h6)
c9-27600Puzzle 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
28. Qxb6+ Qb7 29. Re8+ Bc8 30. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.0).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qb7, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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