Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (b1·13)
c9-23408Puzzle 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
17. Qxe4 Qc5 18. Qxg6+ Ke7 19. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc5, then Qxg6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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