Winning blow: queen to b5 (f1·4)
c9-08996Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
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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