Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (c2·3)
c9-14630naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
23. Qxg6+ Kf8 24. Bxe5 Nf5 25. Rb8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
SP-418 · 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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