Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h7·3)
c9-08260Puzzle 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
14. Qh8+ Rg8 15. Nh7+ Ke8 16. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.
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