Winning blow: queen to b8 (g3·3)
c9-20075Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
38. Qb8 Bf2 39. Qxb7+ Kxe6 40. Qc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bf2, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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