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Winning blow: queen to b7 (b5·3)

c9-12258
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

28. Qb7+ Kd6 29. Qxd5+ Kc7 30. Qb7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — queen to d5 (#7).
  • Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd6, then Rb6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #654.

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