Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (a3)
c9-25058Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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. Qe7+ Kc8 15. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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