Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (b7·7)
c9-26892Puzzle 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
17. Qa8+ Bb8 18. Qxb8+ Bc8 19. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb8, then Qxb8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #692.
Explore position #692Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play