Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (b2·4)
c9-07658Puzzle 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. Qxh8+ Kf7 16. Qf8+ Ke6 17. Bg4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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