Winning blow: queen to b7 (b6·2)
c9-15206Puzzle 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
30. Qb7+ Ke8 31. Qa8+ Rd8 32. Rf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#8).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #477.
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