Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (e3·4)
c9-23484Puzzle 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
19. Qf4+ Bf6 20. Qxf6+ Qf7 21. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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