Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e3·6)
c9-22394Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
22. Qxe7+ Kg7 23. Bd4+ Kh6 24. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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