Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (c1·3)
c9-19940Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qc7+ Ke7 25. Qxd7+ Kf8 26. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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