Winning blow: queen to b7 (g2·3)
c9-23761Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Qb7+ Qxb7 25. axb7+ Kb8 26. Ra8+ Kc7 27. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Well found: pawn to b7 (+8.1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+8.3).
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb7, then axb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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