Winning blow: queen to b5 (b3·2)
c9-12955Puzzle 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
30. Qxb5 Rxd2 31. Qb3 Rd6 32. Rd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (+3.5).
- A natural move: rook to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rxd2, then Qc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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