Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (c6·2)
c9-14543Puzzle 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
24. Qxe8+ Kh7 25. Bd3+ Bf5 26. Bxf5+ Kh6 27. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Bd3+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #10.
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