Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e2·3)
c9-05949Puzzle 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
11. Qxe7+ Kg8 12. Qxd8+ Ne8 13. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
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