Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (f1·4)
c9-12495Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
13. Qxf7+ Kd8 14. Qxg8+ Ke7 15. Qf7+ Kd8 16. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
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