Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (f3·7)
c9-12824Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
17. Qxf5+ Bf7 18. Qc8+ Nd8 19. Qxd8+ Be8 20. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf7, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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