Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (b7·4)
c9-11339Puzzle 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
24. Qxb8+ Bc8 25. Qxc8+ Qd8 26. Qxd8+ Ne8 27. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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