Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·7)
c9-14251naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
24. Rg2 Qh5 25. Qd5 e6 26. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win decisive material (+6.1).
- If instead Qh1, then Qb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
SP-28 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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