Winning blow: queen to b5 (d3·2)
c9-11434Puzzle 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
29. Qb5 Qe6 30. Na3 Bb4 31. Nc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qe6, then Na3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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