Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e4·7)
c9-10503Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
23. Qe6+ Kf8 24. hxg6 Rd7 25. Rc8+ Rd8 26. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then hxg6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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