Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (e1·3)
c9-09931naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
10. Qxf2 Qxf8 11. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: rook to h1 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxf8, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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