Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (d5·2)
c9-25339Puzzle 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
23. Qxe6+ Kb8 24. Qg8+ Nd8 25. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qg8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #633.
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