Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (e6·5)
c9-13152Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
26. exd7+ Kd8 27. dxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then dxe8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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