Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (f2·5)
c9-03733Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qxf7+ Kd7 16. Qxe7+ Kc8 17. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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