Winning blow: queen to b8 (b4·4)
c9-12211Puzzle 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
28. Qb8+ Kd7 29. Qb7+ Ke6 30. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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