Winning blow: queen to b5 (b3·4)
c9-28107Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
18. Qb5+ Ka7 19. Nc6+ Qxc6 20. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.4).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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