Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (c3·2)
c9-19360naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
13. Qxf6+ Nf7 14. Rxd8+ Nxd8 15. Qe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nf7, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
SP-51 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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