Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (b1·8)
c9-22555Puzzle 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
16. Qxg6+ Kf8 17. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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