Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d2)
c9-17209Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Qxd6 Qf6 24. Rg8+ Kf7 25. Rxb8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+9.2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (+9.7).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+9.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf6, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #498.
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