Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (e6)
c9-24625Puzzle 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
25. Qxf5+ Ke8 26. Qc8+ Kf7 27. Be6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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