Winning blow: queen to b2 (a3·4)
c9-15035Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
17. Qxb2 Qa6 18. e7 Re8 19. Rfe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qa4, then e7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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