Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (b4·3)
c9-24627Puzzle 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
19. Qd6+ Ke8 20. Rxc8+ Kf7 21. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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