Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (a6·2)
c9-27867Puzzle 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
13. Qb5+ Bc6 14. Qxc6+ Qd7 15. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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