Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (e4·2)
c9-24862Puzzle 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. Qxc6+ Kb8 21. Nd7+ Ka7 22. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #739.
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