Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e3·7)
c9-12439Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
31. Qxe5 d6 32. Qh8+ Ke7 33. Qg7+ Ke8 34. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d6, then Qh8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #562.
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