Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (d1·2)
c9-06891Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
12. Qf3+ Kg8 13. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Qf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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