Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (e4·2)
c9-15295Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
26. Qxg6+ Rxg6 27. Bxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg6, then Bxg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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