Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (b2·8)
c9-24312Puzzle 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
17. Qxf6+ Ke8 18. Nd6+ Kf8 19. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #694.
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