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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (h2·2)

c9-16184
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30. Qxc7+ Ka8 31. Qa5+ Kb8 32. Qa7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — queen to a5 (#8).
  • Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ka8, then Nd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #903.

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