Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (e1·10)
c9-21798Puzzle 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
31. Qb4+ Kc8 32. Qb7+ Kd8 33. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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