Winning blow: queen to b3 (c4·2)
c9-18683Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
24. Qb3 a5 25. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead a5, then bxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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