Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (a6·2)
c9-23764Puzzle 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
24. Qxc8+ Bd8 25. Qd7+ Kf8 26. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Qd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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