Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d1)
c9-02449Puzzle 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
13. Qxd6+ Rc7 14. Rxb7+ Kc8 15. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Rxb7+ and you win the knight.
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