Winning blow: queen to b5 (a6·5)
c9-26499naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
40. Qb5 Qxb5 41. Bxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qxb5, then Bxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
SP-155 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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