Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (h8·3)
c9-26273Puzzle 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
15. Qxg8+ Kd7 16. Be6+ Kc7 17. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Be6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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