Winning blow: queen to b8 (b7·4)
c9-24889Puzzle 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
23. Qb8 Qxb8 24. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: knight to b8 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxb8, then Nxb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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