Winning blow: queen to b7 (b8·4)
c9-11334Puzzle 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. Qb7+ Ke6 30. Qe7+ Kf5 31. Rf1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#4).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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