Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (d2·5)
c9-07860Puzzle 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
14. Qxd7+ Kf8 15. Qxd8+ Nxd8 16. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
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