Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (c4)
c9-10187Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
26. Qc8+ Ke7 27. Qb7+ Nc7 28. Rxc7+ Kd8 29. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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