Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (g3·5)
c9-16031Puzzle 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
27. Qxd6+ Ke8 28. Qe6+ Kf8 29. Rf1+ Kg7 30. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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