Winning blow: queen to b2 (d2)
c9-09813Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
17. Qxb2 Rxd7 18. Qb3 Rxd1+ 19. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxd7, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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