Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (g2·6)
c9-21461Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
30. Qd5+ Bd6 31. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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