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Winning blow: queen to b5 (f1·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Qb5+ Rb6 33. Nd7+ Kb7 34. Qd5+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Spot on — knight to d7 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rb6, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #757.

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