Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (c5)
c9-24673Puzzle 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
20. Qc6+ Rd7 21. Qc8+ Rd8 22. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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