Winning blow: queen to b5 (d5)
c9-15285Puzzle 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. Qxb5 Qa8 18. f3 Rd5 19. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to b3 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qa8, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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