Winning blow: queen to b7 (b3·2)
c9-20994Puzzle 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
25. Qb7+ Kd8 26. Qa8+ Bb8 27. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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