Winning blow: queen to b3 (c2·2)
c9-25417Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
25. Qb3+ Kc6 26. Qxa4+ Kc7 27. Nd5+ exd5 28. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+5.9).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxa4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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