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Winning blow: queen to b3 (b2)

c9-10965
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Qb3 Qb6 33. Rfd7 Kh8 34. Rc8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to b3.
  • rook to d7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qa6, then Rfe7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #195.

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