Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (d4·7)
c9-22624naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
15. Qxh8+ Bf8 16. Qxf8+ Qe8 17. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
SP-345 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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