Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (c7·2)
c9-16868Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
14. Qxd7+ Kf8 15. Ne6+ Kg8 16. Qe8+ Bf8 17. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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