Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (c3·5)
c9-02565Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
12. Qe5 Ne6 13. fxe6 a2 14. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne6, then fxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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