Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (e5·3)
c9-11127Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
11. Qd6+ Ke8 12. Nxf5 c4 13. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxf5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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