Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e2·10)
c9-15218naming 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
28. Qxe7+ Kg8 29. b4+ Bf7 30. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to b4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then b4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
SP-456 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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