Winning blow: queen to b3
c9-04838Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
8. Qxb3 Qa8 9. Kc2 b5 10. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+5.3).
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc5, then Ra1 and you win the bishop.
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