Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (d3·6)
c9-07150Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. Qxd7+ Kb8 16. Rxb6+ cxb6 17. Nc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#2).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rxb6+ and you stay on top.
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