Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (f1·2)
c9-05856Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
6. Qd3+ Bd4 7. Qxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxd4# and it is mate.
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