Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (e5·7)
c9-25708Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Qh8+ Kf7 20. Ne5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Ne5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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