Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (e7)
c9-24332naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
17. Qe3 Qxe3 18. dxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qxe3, then dxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
SP-666 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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