Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d5·5)
c9-27670Puzzle 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
17. Qxd6+ Kc8 18. Qd7+ Kb8 19. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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