Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (h8·4)
c9-14212Puzzle 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
21. Qxg8+ Kc7 22. Bh2+ Ne5 23. Qf7+ Kd8 24. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to h2 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Bh2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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