Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (h4·2)
c9-17035Puzzle 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
14. Qxg5+ Nf6 15. Qxf6+ Ke8 16. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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