Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (g6·3)
c9-17229Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
24. Qg8+ Rf8 25. Bxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rf8, then Bxh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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