Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (h8)
c9-22276naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
14. Bg7+ Rxg7 15. h8=Q+ Rg8 16. Qag7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg7, then h8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
SP-107 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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