Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (c1·7)
c9-27699naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
12. Qh6+ Rg7 13. gxh7 Kf7 14. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Well found: pawn to h7 (+11.2).
- Strong! pawn to h8 is the sharp choice (+11.6).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Rg7, then gxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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