Winning blow: queen to b7 (b3·5)
c9-22024naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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
32. Qb7+ Rxb7 33. axb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to b7 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb7, then axb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
SP-255 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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