Winning blow: queen to b8 (b1·2)
c9-20482Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
32. Qxb8+ Kxb8 33. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- Well found: rook to f4 (#21).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxb8, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
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