Winning blow: queen to b5 (d5·3)
c9-16736Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
33. Qxb5+ Kc7 34. Qxc4+ Kb8 35. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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