Winning blow: queen to b7 (a8)
c9-09642Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
16. Qb7 Rb8 17. Qa6 Rxb2 18. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+4.3).
- A natural move: queen to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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