Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (c8)
c9-08299Puzzle 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
17. Qxe8+ Bf8 18. O-O h5 19. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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