Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d3·4)
c9-28512naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
15. Qd8+ Kg7 16. Bxe5+ f6 17. Qxf6+ Kh6 18. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
SP-443 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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