Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4)
c9-13057Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
28. Qd7 Ka7 29. Bb6+ Kxb6 30. Rb3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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