Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d3·7)
c9-28165Puzzle 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
12. Qxd4+ Bd5 13. Qxd5+ Ke8 14. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd5, then Qxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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