Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h7·7)
c9-24967Puzzle 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
22. Qh8+ Be8 23. Bxe7+ Kxe7 24. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be8, then Bxe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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