Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (b4·11)
c9-16111Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Nc6+ Kc8 25. Qxa7 Nf8 26. Qa8+ Kd7 27. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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