Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (e4)
c9-12500Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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. Qxc6+ bxc6 18. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc6, then Rc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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