Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (c3·6)
c9-03102naming 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
11. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
SP-384 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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