Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (f8·2)
c9-24930naming 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
17. Qxe8+ Nd8 18. Qxd8+ Kxd8 19. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
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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