Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (h7·2)
c9-15984naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
12. Qg6 Rg8 13. Qh5 c5 14. Bd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Nd6, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
SP-435 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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