Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (c4)
c9-13005Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Qc6 Ra7 25. Nxb5+ Rgc7 26. Nxa7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra7, then Rd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #748.
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