Winning blow: queen to b7 (a8·7)
c9-22892Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
29. Qb7+ Kd8 30. Qe7+ Kc8 31. Qxd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#14).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#13).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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