Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (f2·5)
c9-27591Puzzle 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
13. Qxf6+ Ke8 14. Qf7+ Kd8 15. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
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