Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h6·3)
c9-18033naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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
17. Qxg7+ Ke8 18. Qg8+ Kd7 19. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#3).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
SP-325 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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