Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d3·5)
c9-20506Puzzle 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
24. Qxd4+ Ke8 25. Rc8+ Ke7 26. Rc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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