Winning blow: queen to b8 (b1·4)
c9-12329Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
26. Qb8 Qd2+ 27. Be2 Qd7 28. Kg3 h6 29. Kxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g3.
- Best move. king to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qd2+, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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