Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (d3)
c9-26113Puzzle 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
14. Qe3+ Be5 15. Qxe5+ Kd8 16. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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