Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (g8·10)
c9-11955Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
32. Qxf8+ Re8 33. Qxe8+ Kb7 34. c6+ Ka7 35. Rxa4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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