Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (g1·3)
c9-26229naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1790Theme: 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
14. Qxg5 Qxd4 15. Qf5+ Ke7 16. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+3.7).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd4, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
SP-73 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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