Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (e2·6)
c9-20167naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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. Qd3 Qxd3+ 19. Kxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — king to d3 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxd3+, then Kxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
SP-453 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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