Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (h1·4)
c9-26021Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
10. Qxd5+ Kc8 11. Qe6+ Kb7 12. Qc6+ Kc8 13. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#7).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#8).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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