Winning blow: queen to d4 (c4)
c9-26721Puzzle 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
25. Qxd4 Bxb3 26. Qxd7+ Kb8 27. Qb5+ Kc8 28. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+7.0).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (+7.1).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bxb3, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #909.
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