Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h7·8)
c9-25136Puzzle 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
18. Qh8+ Bg8 19. Qxg8+ Bf8 20. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg8, then Qxg8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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