Winning blow: queen to b5 (d3·3)
c9-08860Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
23. Qb5 Qc6 24. Qxa5+ Kb7 25. Qa6+ Kb8 26. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qc6, then Qxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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