Winning blow: queen to b7 (b2)
c9-18397Puzzle 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
33. Qb7+ Kh6 34. g7 Rg8 35. Qxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: pawn to g7 (+5.2).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Kh6, then g7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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