Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (g7·3)
c9-21471Puzzle 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
20. Qxf7+ Rxf7 21. Rg8+ Rf8 22. Bh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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