Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (c4·2)
c9-22493Puzzle 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+ Kd8 20. Bf6+ Ke8 21. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
Explore position #817Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play