Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (c6)
c9-22562Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
29. Qe8+ Kh7 30. Qxh5+ Kg8 31. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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