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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (c3·6)

Shuffle Rating 850Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #384

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