Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·39)
c9-15406Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
15. cxd6+ Nc5 16. Qxc5+ Nc6 17. Qxc6+ Kd8 18. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nc5, then Qxc5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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