Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e8 (e6·3)
c9-22813Puzzle 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
20. Re8+ Kd7 21. Qe7+ Kc6 22. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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