Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (e5·10)
c9-14466naming 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
19. e6 c3 20. Qxc3 Bd4 21. Qxd4 g5 22. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c3, then Qxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #130.
SP-130 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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