Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e3·8)
c9-25393Puzzle 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
19. Qxe6+ Kd8 20. Bg5+ Ne7 21. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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