Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (b3)
c9-27799Puzzle 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
21. Qf3+ Nf5 22. Qxf5+ Qxf5 23. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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