Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (g3·2)
c9-25688Puzzle 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
19. Qxb8+ Kd7 20. Bc6+ Kxc6 21. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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