Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f8 (f1·8)
c9-26987naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
22. Qf8+ Bd8 23. Be7 h5 24. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Be7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
SP-365 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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