Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d3)
sf-u-0252Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
21. Qxd6+ Bd7 22. Bf6+ Re7 23. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd7, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
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