Winning blow: queen to b5 (a6·2)
c9-14546Puzzle 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
27. Qb5 b3+ 28. Kb1 Kb8 29. Qb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead b3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #929.
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