Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (a8·3)
c9-12803Puzzle 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
16. Qxc8+ Kh7 17. Qf5+ Kg8 18. Qxf7+ Kh7 19. Bxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Qf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
Explore position #404Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play