Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d5·4)
c9-19057Puzzle 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
15. Qxd6+ Kc8 16. Bxf5+ Re6 17. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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