Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a7 (g1·3)
c9-19846naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
12. Qxa7+ Kxa7 13. Nxg8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on a7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.8).
- Well found: knight to g8 (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Kxa7, then Nxg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
SP-838 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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