Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e3·6)
c9-17676Puzzle 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
29. Qxe6+ Kf8 30. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Rg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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