Winning blow: queen to b4 (b3·3)
c9-28218naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1750Theme: 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
27. Qb4 Qxd5 28. Re5 Qf3 29. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: rook to e5 (+3.9).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxd5, then Re5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
SP-407 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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