Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d3·3)
c9-20119Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qd6+ Be7 29. Qb8+ Bd8 30. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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