Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·9)
c9-07970naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
4. Qb7 h5 5. e3 hxg4 6. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+2.3).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead h5, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
SP-473 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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