Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (b3·2)
c9-12509Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Qxb6 Ra7 24. Rf7 g6 25. Rxb7+ Kc8 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra7, then Rf7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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