Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (c6·4)
c9-24917naming 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
16. c7+ Kxc7 17. Qb6+ Kb8 18. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #934.
SP-934 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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