Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d5·2)
c9-18995Puzzle 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
20. Qxd6+ Kc8 21. Qxe5 a5 22. Qc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd7, then Ba5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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