Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g1·10)
c9-10758Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qg2 Kc8 27. Rxc5+ Kd8 28. Qd5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g2.
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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