Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (g2·2)
c9-13738Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Qg8+ Kd7 29. Ne5+ Kd6 30. Qxb8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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