Winning blow: queen to b4 (e1·4)
c9-16604Puzzle 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
20. Qxb4+ d6 21. Qb7 Nf7 22. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- queen to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6, then Qb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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