Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (g8·9)
c9-22451Puzzle 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
24. Qxf8+ Kxf8 25. Qxf4+ Ke8 26. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qxf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #561.
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