Winning blow: queen to b7 (b5·4)
c9-09369Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
31. Qxb7+ Rc7 32. Qf3 Qxd1+ 33. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: queen to f3 (+3.3).
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rc7, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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