Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h3 (e3·2)
c9-26551naming 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
16. Qh3+ Rf5 17. Qxf5+ Kb7 18. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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