Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·17)
c9-10545naming 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
10. Rh1 fxg3 11. Rxh2 gxh2 12. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to h2 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead fxg3, then Rxh2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
SP-309 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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