Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (d4·2)
c9-02618Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
18. Qxd5+ Kc7 19. Qd7+ Kb8 20. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #780.
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