Winning blow: queen to b5 (e2·6)
c9-10458Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Qeb5+ Ke7 34. Q5b7+ Nc7 35. Q7xc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke7, then Q5b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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