Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (e2·4)
c9-15778Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
17. Qg4+ Bg5 18. Qxg5+ Kf7 19. Qg7+ Ke8 20. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 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 Bg5, then Qxg5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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