Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d7 (d2·6)
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White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Uncastled king: the enemy king is stuck in the centre — punish it before it castles.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
9. Qxd7+ Kb8 10. Qxe8+ Nd8 11. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
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