Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (g8·2)
c9-09537Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qg6+ Rf7 29. Nxc6 Kd7 30. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf7, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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