Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·23)
c9-23824Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. Nc6+ Qxc6 27. Bxc6 c3 28. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc6, then Bxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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