Winning blow: queen to b7 (a6·5)
c9-22049Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
33. Qb7+ Kd8 34. Bg5+ Be7 35. Qb8+ Qc8 36. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#8).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Best move. bishop to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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