Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d1·2)
c9-06029Puzzle 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
15. Qxd6+ Be7 16. Qxb8+ Bd8 17. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Qxb8+ and you win the queen.
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