Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (h4·3)
c9-21070Puzzle 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
14. Qxd8+ Ne8 15. Bb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne8, then Bb4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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