Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (f2·4)
c9-18519Puzzle 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
16. Qf6+ Kd7 17. Bb5+ Kd6 18. Qxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
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