Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (d2·4)
c9-25449Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
17. Qg5+ Kf8 18. Qg7+ Ke8 19. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #400.
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