Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (d6)
c9-15142Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Qb6+ Kc8 23. Rh8+ Kd7 24. Rd1+ Nd3 25. Rxd3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#3).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kc8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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