Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (g3)
c9-12872Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
25. Qd3+ Ke7 26. Qd7+ Kf8 27. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
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