Winning blow: queen to b8 (b1·5)
c9-18298Puzzle 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
30. Qb8 Nd7 31. Qd6+ Ke8 32. Ne5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b8.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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