Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (a3·4)
c9-24863Puzzle 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
25. Qxd6+ Be7 26. Qxe7+ Kg8 27. Nf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Qxe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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