Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (c5·3)
c9-08916Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
19. Qxd6+ Re7 20. Bg7+ Kg8 21. Qb8+ Re8 22. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re7, then Bg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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