Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (c2·3)
c9-26546Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
11. Qxc7+ Ke8 12. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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