Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (d8·2)
c9-10133Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
20. Qxf8+ Kxf8 21. Rd8+ Be8 22. Rexe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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