Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (f1·2)
c9-24962naming 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
8. Qf2 Bxf2+ 9. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: king to f2 (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
SP-437 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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