Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (g8)
c9-25732Puzzle 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
20. Qxe8+ Qd8 21. Qc6+ Qc7 22. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd8, then Qc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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