Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (e3·5)
c9-14789Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
16. Qb6+ Kc8 17. Bd6 c5 18. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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