Winning blow: queen to b4 (e1·3)
c9-11222Puzzle 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
29. Qb4+ Kf7 30. Qxb8 dxc4 31. Qc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qxb8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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