Winning blow: queen to b7 (f7)
c9-19582Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Qb7+ Ka5 30. Qc7+ Qb6 31. Rxb4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka5, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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