Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (h1·3)
c9-17431Puzzle 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
21. Qh4+ Nf6 22. Qxf6+ Re7 23. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 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 #816.
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