Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (b8·3)
c9-16700Puzzle 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
19. Qxe8+ Nf8 20. Qxf8+ Kxf8 21. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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