Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (b1·13)
c9-23647Puzzle 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. Qxf5+ Kg8 18. Qe6+ Kf8 19. O-O#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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