Winning blow: queen to b3 (b5)
c9-20851Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
27. Qxb3+ axb3 28. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to b7 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead axb3, then Rxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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