Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2·5)
c9-15951naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
9. Qxb6+ axb6 10. Bxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead axb6, then Bxb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
SP-79 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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