Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (b6·2)
c9-24939Puzzle 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
27. Qxd8+ Ka7 28. Rxa6+ bxa6 29. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Rxa6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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