Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e8
c9-17354Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
20. e8=Q+ Nd8 21. Qd6+ Kb7 22. Qed7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd8, then Qd6+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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