Winning blow: queen to b4
c9-06705Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
10. Qb4 Be7 11. Qd4 Bf6 12. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Be7, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
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