Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (g4·3)
c9-18542Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. Qxg6+ Kd7 31. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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