Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (e1·5)
c9-09517naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
23. Qc3 Rb7 24. Bg2 Kb8 25. Rd8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c3.
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb7, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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