Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (c3·3)
c9-22496Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Qxc6 O-O-O 22. Rxd6 Rxd6 23. Bxd6 Qxd6 24. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (+5.4).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rxd6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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