Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (e6)
c9-17722Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Qxd6+ Kc8 26. Qc6+ Kd8 27. Rd1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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