Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (h1·6)
c9-16126Puzzle 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
12. Qd5+ Kc8 13. Qd7+ Kb8 14. Qe8+ Nd8 15. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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