Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (d4·5)
c9-24560Puzzle 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
23. Qxe5+ Kf7 24. Qf6+ Kg8 25. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
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