Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (e1·7)
c9-00773naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: 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
11. Qe8+ Kc7 12. Nb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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