Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (d2·5)
c9-06198naming 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
9. Qf4+ Qe5 10. Qxe5+ Bd6 11. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe5, then Qxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
SP-710 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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