Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (e7·2)
c9-26303naming 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
21. Qxd8+ Kb7 22. Bd5+ c6 23. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Bd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
SP-826 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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