Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g1 (h1·5)
c9-08195naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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. Rg1 Qxh3 15. g7 Ng6 16. gxf8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to g7 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! pawn to f8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxh3, then g7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
SP-316 · ThroneScout — A knight starts on the edge (a/h) and the king sits centrally on d or e; the mirror twin stays in this family too.
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