Winning blow: queen to c6 (f3·5)
sf-t-0116Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
21. Qc6 b4 22. Qd7+ Kb8 23. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b4, then dxc7 and you stay on top.
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