Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (a4·5)
c9-19874Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
24. Qxc6 Nd5 25. Rxd5 Nxb2 26. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd5, then Rxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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