Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (g6·4)
c9-10855Puzzle 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
25. g7+ Kf7 26. gxh8=Q c5 27. Qg7+ Ke8 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: pawn to h8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 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 Kf7, then gxh8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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