Winning blow: queen to b3 (a4·3)
c9-13755Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Qb3+ Ka6 34. Qxa2+ Qa5 35. Qxa5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to a2 (+6.8).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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