Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (e7·3)
c9-23545naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
13. Qxf8+ Kd7 14. Qe7+ Kc8 15. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
SP-283 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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