Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (h8·2)
c9-26165naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
19. Qh6+ Ke7 20. g6 fxg6 21. Qh4+ Kf7 22. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (+3.6).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- Best move. pawn to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Ke7, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
SP-81 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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