Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d1·4)
c9-15304Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
23. Qd8+ Kg7 24. Qxh8+ Kxh8 25. Nxg6+ Kh7 26. Nf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#2).
- Strong! knight to g6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxh8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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