Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (f3·5)
c9-08411Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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. Qxf7+ Kh7 15. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Qg6# and it is mate.
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