Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (f4·3)
c9-10210Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. Qf8+ Kc7 32. Rf7+ Kc6 33. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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