Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (d3·12)
c9-02200Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
14. Qxd7+ Kb7 15. Nd4+ Ka6 16. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Nd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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