Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (f7·2)
c9-10737Puzzle 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
15. Qe8+ Qd8 16. Ne7+ Kb8 17. Qxd8+ Nc8 18. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qd8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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