Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (h2·4)
c9-26184Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
37. Qxd6+ Kc8 38. Rf8+ Qxf8 39. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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