Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (e2·7)
c9-24392Puzzle 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
16. Qb5+ Nc6 17. Qxc6+ Kd8 18. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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