Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (d1)
c9-00351naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
7. Bxg4 h5 8. Bh3 Nc6 9. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then Bf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
SP-45 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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