Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e3·5)
c9-22568Puzzle 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
15. Qxe5+ Qd6 16. Qxd6+ Kc8 17. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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