Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (b7·10)
c9-25454Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
24. Qc8+ Kf7 25. Bc4+ d5 26. Qe6+ Ke8 27. Bxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (#3).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf7, then Bc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #476.
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