Winning blow: queen to b5 (a6)
c9-14006Puzzle 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
20. Qb5 c5 21. Nf2 Nc7 22. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ng7, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
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