Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d1·2)
c9-19861Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
27. Qxd6+ Ka7 28. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxf4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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