Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (d1·4)
c9-18719naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
10. Qh5+ g6 11. Rxg6 Qh4 12. Rxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Well found: rook to g6 (+7.0).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead g6, then Rxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
SP-614 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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