Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d6 (a3)
c9-10002naming 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
15. Qxd6 Qd8 16. Nxf6+ Qxf6 17. Qxf6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.1).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd8, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
SP-143 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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