Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (h1·3)
c9-27446naming 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
10. Qf3+ Qf4 11. Qxf4+ Ke8 12. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf4, then Qxf4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
SP-465 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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