Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (a2·6)
c9-25484Puzzle 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
19. Qg8+ Re8 20. Ne6+ Kd7 21. Rxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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