Winning blow: queen to b5 (e2·9)
c9-17484Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qxb5+ Rb7 31. Qa6 Rb6 32. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb7, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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