Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (c4·6)
c9-16941Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qg8+ Kd7 25. Rd1+ Qd6 26. Rxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #692.
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