Winning blow: queen to b7 (b5·3)
c9-12258Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. 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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