Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h6·2)
c9-22826Puzzle 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. Qh8+ Qe8 16. Qf6+ Qe7 17. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #736.
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