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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (b2·6)

c9-22791
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Qg7 Re5 30. Nxd6+ Rxd6 31. Rdxe5+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to d6 (#7).
  • Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Re5, then Nxd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #31.

Explore position #31

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