Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (e1·7)
c9-11327Puzzle 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
20. Qxe4 Nf6 21. Nd7+ Nxd7 22. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf6, then Nd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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