Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (b2·3)
c9-26289Puzzle 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
20. Qxb6+ Ke8 21. Qxd6 f5 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxd6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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