Winning blow: queen to b3 (d5)
c9-27542Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
15. Qb3 Bxd3 16. Qxd3 Qxd3 17. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+2.8).
- Strong! pawn to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxd3, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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