Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (f7)
c9-05071Puzzle 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
16. Qe8+ Rd8 17. Bd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd8, then Bd7# and it is mate.
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