Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (a8·2)
c9-23721Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
30. Qxc8+ Ke7 31. Qc7+ Kf8 32. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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