Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e4·5)
c9-23198Puzzle 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
21. Qxe6+ Kf8 22. Qxd7 f5 23. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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