Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (f4·3)
c9-15273Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qxd6+ Kf7 25. Qxe6+ Kf8 26. Bc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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