Winning blow: queen to b5 (e2·3)
c9-12713Puzzle 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
24. Qb5+ Kc7 25. Qb7+ Kd6 26. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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