Winning blow: queen to b5 (f1)
c9-12967Puzzle 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
37. Qb5+ Kc7 38. Qxe5+ Kb7 39. Bxc3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #563.
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