Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (g2·4)
c9-10273Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Qa8+ Kd7 21. Qb7+ Kd8 22. Qc7+ Ke8 23. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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