Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (h7)
c9-19331naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
8. Qd3+ Bd4 9. Qxd4+ Bd7 10. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
SP-315 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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