Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (e6·2)
c9-23140Puzzle 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
35. Qe8+ Rxe8 36. fxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe8, then fxe8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
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