Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h7·9)
c9-26903Puzzle 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
13. Qh8+ Ke7 14. Qxg7+ Ke6 15. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #115.
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