Starting position #492
Back-rank setup: QBRNKNBR
SP-492 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Move the pieces right on the board — full Chess960 rules, castle by dropping the king on the rook.
Position facts
- Mirror twin: position #572
- The king starts on e, the rooks on c and h
- It becomes the daily position in 1196 days
Puzzles from this position
Winning blow: knight to a3 (c2)
Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (e3)
Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e3·2)
Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (g6)
Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·7)
Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·17)
Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e3)
Winning blow: knight to e7 (f5·7)
Winning blow: rook to d5 (d7)
Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (d5·16)
Winning blow: bishop to b8 (g3)
Mate in 2: queen to f6 (a1)
This position appears in course day 28
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