Winning blow: queen to b5 (a6·4)
c9-22965Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
28. Qb5+ Kc8 29. Nd6+ Kd8 30. Qb8+ Ke7 31. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#6).
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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