Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (d4·3)
c9-27955Puzzle 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
13. Qxd5+ Qd6 14. Qxd6+ Ke8 15. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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