Winning blow: queen to b5 (a5·4)
c9-19889naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
31. Qb5+ Kc8 32. Qe8+ Kc7 33. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
SP-333 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
Explore position #333Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play