Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e5·3)
c9-14797Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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. Qxe7+ Qxe7 29. Rxe7+ Kd8 30. Bb6+ Rc7 31. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#3).
- Strong! bishop to b6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe7, then Rxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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