Winning blow: queen to b2 (b8)
c9-22102Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Qb2 Bd4 27. Qxd4 Qxd4 28. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+2.7).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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