Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1)
c9-01138naming 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
4. Bxc4 b5 5. Bd5 Nb4 6. Bf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then f4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
SP-286 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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