Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d4·7)
sf-u-0215Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
18. Qd8+ Ka7 19. Nxc6+ Kb6 20. a5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#2).
- Strong! pawn to a5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Nxc6+ and you win the bishop.
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