Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (d4·4)
c9-27385Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
25. Qe4+ Kd8 26. Qa8+ Bc8 27. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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