Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (a8·2)
c9-18411naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
6. Qxe8+ Kxe8 7. e3 Rf8 8. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxe8, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
SP-65 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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