Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (b3·7)
c9-23139Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
17. Qxf7+ Kd8 18. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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