Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (g3·6)
c9-21202Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
15. Qxg8+ Kxg8 16. Bd5+ Kf8 17. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg8, then Bd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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