Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (e4·4)
c9-15868Puzzle 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
25. Qa8+ Ke7 26. Qb7+ Ke8 27. Qc8+ Ke7 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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