Winning blow: queen to b5 (f1·2)
c9-10839Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. Qb5+ Ka7 15. d5+ Bc5 16. Bxc5+ Qb6 17. Bxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+7.8).
- Strong! bishop to c5 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then d5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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