Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (b3·5)
c9-26035naming 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
23. Qg8+ Bf8 24. Qxf8+ Kd7 25. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top 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 #670.
SP-670 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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