Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (a1·12)
c9-17583Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
22. Qxf6+ Kg8 23. Be6+ Kh7 24. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Be6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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