Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (c6)
c9-13998Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
28. Qxc7+ Kxc7 29. Nf5+ Kb6 30. Rd6+ Kb7 31. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Kxc7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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