Winning blow: queen to b8 (b2)
c9-13075naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
20. Qxb8 Bxd5 21. Qb4 Re8 22. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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