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Winning blow: queen to b5 (d3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #254

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