Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (c1·4)
c9-25886Puzzle 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
32. Qxg5+ Kf8 33. Qe7+ Kg8 34. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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