Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (f6·2)
c9-28100Puzzle 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
24. Qxg5+ Kh7 25. Ne7+ f5 26. Bxf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
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