Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (c1·2)
c9-10794Puzzle 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
17. Qc7+ Ke8 18. Qxf7+ Kd8 19. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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