Winning blow: queen to b7 (h7)
c9-20490Puzzle 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
39. Qb7+ Kc5 40. c7 Kd4 41. c8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then c7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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