Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (h4·2)
c9-11395naming 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
10. Qxf6 dxc5 11. Qc6 Nd6 12. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead dxc5, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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