Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d3·3)
c9-14852Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qd8+ Rxd8 25. cxd8=Q+ Kf7 26. Rd7+ Ke6 27. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxd8, then cxd8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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