Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (c2·6)
c9-20073Puzzle 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
22. Qc8+ Nxc8 23. dxc8=Q+ Bd8 24. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxc8, then dxc8=Q+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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