Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (c5)
c9-12857Puzzle 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
17. Qxd6+ Ke8 18. Qd7+ Kf8 19. Bb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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