Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (h5)
c9-18990naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
18. Qg4 Bxh1 19. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: king to h1 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxh1, then Kxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
SP-3 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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