Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (e2·2)
c9-23751naming 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
22. Qf2 Qxc3 23. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxc3, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
SP-410 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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