Winning blow: queen to b4 (c4)
c9-18112Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Qb4 b5 23. Qxe7 Rd5 24. Bxd5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b4.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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