Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d8
c9-19973Puzzle 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
20. d8=Q+ Ne8 21. Qf5+ Kg8 22. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Qf5+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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