Winning blow: queen to b5 (f5)
c9-27064Puzzle 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
34. Qb5+ Bb6 35. Kb3 Qxe2 36. Qxe2 Rxf2 37. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bb6, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #244.
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