Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (g6·2)
c9-16460Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qe8+ Kh7 26. Be4+ Kh6 27. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #393.
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