Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d5)
c9-01416Puzzle 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
10. Qd8+ Re8 11. Qxe8+ Qf8 12. Bxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
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