Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (g3·3)
c9-15805naming 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
20. Qxg5 Rd8 21. Qg8+ Ke7 22. Rg7+ Kf6 23. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd8, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
SP-288 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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