Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8
c9-00083Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Qe8+ Ka7 14. Rxa5+ Kb6 15. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Rxa5+ and you stay on top.
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