Winning blow: queen to b7 (a8·5)
c9-10033Puzzle 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
28. Qb7+ Nc7 29. bxc7 Ke8 30. cxd8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: pawn to c7 (#7).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc7, then bxc7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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