Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (b8·2)
c9-07222Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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. Qxc8+ Ke7 16. Qxc7+ Nd7 17. Nc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+8.1).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc7+ and you win the bishop.
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