Winning blow: queen to b3 (b8)
c9-11937Puzzle 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
25. Qb3+ e6 26. Qc7+ Kf6 27. Qd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to d6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c4, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #431.
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