Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (e6·2)
c9-10243Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
23. Qxd7+ Kb8 24. Qxc7+ Ka7 25. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #651.
Explore position #651Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play