Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (b1·12)
c9-21420Puzzle 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
10. Qe4+ Qe5 11. Qxe5+ Be7 12. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe5, then Qxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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