Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (a5·7)
c9-21857Puzzle 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
20. Qxc7+ Ke8 21. Nd6+ Kf8 22. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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