Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e2·2)
c9-21365Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qxe5+ Kf7 15. Qe7+ Kg8 16. Rg1+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Qe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
Explore position #447Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play