Winning blow: queen to b3 (g8)
c9-22366Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
24. Qb3 Rxb3+ 25. Kxb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: king to b3 (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rxb3+, then Kxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #764.
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