Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (h1·14)
c9-07021Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qxa8+ Kc7 16. Ned5+ Kd6 17. Ne4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ned5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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