Winning blow: queen to b7 (b5·7)
c9-12414Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
29. Qb7 Ra7 30. Qxa7 Kc8 31. Bxd7+ Kd8 32. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra7, then Qxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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