Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2·7)
c9-20838Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
15. Qxb6+ Kc8 16. Nb5 g3 17. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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