Winning blow: queen to b5 (b3·3)
c9-13363Puzzle 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
27. Qxb5+ Rb6 28. Qd5+ Rc6 29. Qd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to d5 (+4.0).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rb6, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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