Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (d2)
c9-28045naming 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
14. Qxc2 bxa1=Q 15. Nxf8 Bf6 16. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: knight to f8 (+3.8).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead bxa1=Q, then Nxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
SP-425 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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