Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (h8·2)
c9-15620naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Qxg8+ Ke7 17. Nf5+ Kf6 18. Bd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
SP-493 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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