Winning blow: queen to b8 (b7·3)
c9-13250Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qxb8+ Kc6 29. Ba4+ Qxa4 30. Nxa4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to a4 (#5).
- Precise: knight to a4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc5, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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