Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·8)
c9-00335naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
10. Qg7+ Ke8 11. Ne4 gxf4 12. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Ke8, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
SP-313 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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