Winning blow: queen to b7 (c8)
c9-10479Puzzle 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
9. Qb7 Nxf4 10. gxf5 c5 11. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead fxg4, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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