Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (f6·4)
c9-17555Puzzle 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
17. Qh8+ Ke7 18. Bxg5+ f6 19. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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