Winning blow: queen to b5 (a4·5)
c9-18732Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
34. Qb5+ Ka7 35. Qb8+ Ka6 36. Bd3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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