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Winning blow: queen to b3 (c4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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