Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (e3·6)
c9-16636Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
21. Qxe8+ Kh7 22. Qxf7+ Kh6 23. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #130.
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