Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (d4·5)
c9-24169Puzzle 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
22. Qxf6+ Kg8 23. Bb3+ Qe6 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Bb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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