Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (c5·3)
c9-11599naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
18. Qxe7+ Kg8 19. Qxd8+ Ne8 20. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
SP-200 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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