Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (c4·2)
c9-03566Puzzle 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
7. Qxg8+ Nf8 8. Nxg7+ Ke7 9. Nef5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Nxg7+ and you win the rook.
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