Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d4·6)
c9-25015Puzzle 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
14. Qd8+ Be8 15. Nd7+ Kg8 16. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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