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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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