Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (b7)
c9-09281Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
13. Qxe7+ Kc8 14. Nd6+ Kb8 15. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #507.
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