Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (d7)
c9-05576Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
16. Qc6 f4+ 17. Ka2 Bb1+ 18. Raxb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f4+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
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