Winning blow: queen to b2 (c2)
c9-16118Puzzle 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
39. Qxb2 axb2 40. f3 Bf2 41. g4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead axb2, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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