Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d3·2)
c9-11177Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
27. Qd8+ Rxd8 28. Rxd8+ Kc7 29. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd8, then Rxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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