Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (h2·2)
c9-16184Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
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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