Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (b3·4)
c9-25063naming 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
13. Qxg8+ Nf8 14. Bxg7 Qb8 15. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Bxg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
SP-582 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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