Winning blow: queen to b4 (c3)
c9-24992Puzzle 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. Qxb4 Bxb4 29. Rf2 Rd5 30. Raxa2 Rxe5 31. Rf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: rook to f2 (+3.1).
- Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Sensible development: rook to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bxb4, then Rf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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