Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (h4·4)
c9-11412Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
18. Qxe7+ Kg7 19. Qxf7+ Kh8 20. Bc3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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