Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (b2·3)
c9-21026naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
25. Qe5+ Kf8 26. fxg7+ Rxg7 27. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: pawn to g7 (#3).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then fxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
SP-785 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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