Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (c4·3)
c9-16564Puzzle 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
21. Qxe6+ Kd8 22. Bc6 Kc7 23. Qd7+ Kb6 24. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Bc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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