Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (h6)
c9-21434Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Qxe6 Qxe6 26. g8=Q+ Qxg8 27. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (+7.1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Qxe6, then g8=Q+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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