Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (g1)
c9-22524naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Qe3+ Be6 19. Qxe6+ Ne7 20. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
SP-645 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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