Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c8 (c7·2)
c9-11798naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
16. Qc8+ Bd8 17. Qxd8+ Kf7 18. Nxe5+ Ke6 19. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
SP-497 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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