Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (h6)
c9-21790Puzzle 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
24. Qxf6+ Ke8 25. Qxg7 bxc4 26. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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