Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (f2·2)
c9-20155Puzzle 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
23. Qxf4+ Nd6 24. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd6, then Qxd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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