Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (a6·3)
c9-27317Puzzle 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
24. Qc8+ Ke7 25. Bg5+ Kd6 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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