Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e1·3)
c9-00718naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 850Theme: 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
8. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
SP-55 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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