Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c1 (d1·2)
c9-08923naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
20. Qxc1 axb6 21. Qc7 Kf7 22. Qxb6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead axb6, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #63.
SP-63 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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