Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e4)
c9-00231Puzzle 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
15. Qxe7+ Kg8 16. Qe8+ Rxe8 17. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
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