Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (h2·4)
c9-28319Puzzle 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
17. Qe5+ Kd7 18. Qe6+ Kd8 19. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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