Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e3·6)
c9-22690naming 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. Qxe5+ Nd6 19. Qxd6+ Kc8 20. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
SP-853 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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