Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (e3)
c9-06815Puzzle 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
13. Qc5+ Kd8 14. Bb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb6# and it is mate.
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