Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·27)
c9-15638Puzzle 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
10. exf6+ Be4 11. Qxe4+ Kf7 12. Qe7+ Kg8 13. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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