Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (g5·3)
c9-17581naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
15. Qg7 Qxg7 16. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Qxg7, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
SP-285 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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