Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (c3·4)
c9-22293Puzzle 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
19. Qxc5+ dxc5 20. Rd8+ Rxd8 21. Nxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxc5, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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