Winning blow: queen to b6 (a7·3)
c9-28233Puzzle 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
20. Qb6+ Kd7 21. Qxb7+ Kd6 22. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #947.
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