Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (b1·6)
c9-16524Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
16. Qg6+ Kf8 17. Qxg7+ Ke8 18. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #194.
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