Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (b2)
c9-00905naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 850Theme: 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
14. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #406.
SP-406 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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