Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h7 (h4·2)
c9-16918Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
22. Qxh7 Kc8 23. Rxb7 b4 24. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxb7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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