Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·24)
c9-21590naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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. Qxg7+ Nxg7 13. Nhf6+ Bxf6 14. Nxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxg7, then Nhf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
SP-105 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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