Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (a4·2)
c9-08782Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
20. Qxc6 Bg5+ 21. Kd1 Nxd4 22. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bg5+, then Kd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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