Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (f4·5)
c9-27351Puzzle 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
16. Qb8+ Nc8 17. Qxc8+ Ke7 18. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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