Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (d5·3)
c9-12698Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
20. Qxe6+ Kf8 21. Bc5+ Bd6 22. Bxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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