Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (c1·2)
c9-04006Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
4. Qe3+ Be4 5. Qxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4# and it is mate.
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