Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1)
c9-01463naming 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
8. Kxg2 d5 9. f5 dxe4 10. Bg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.6).
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qb7, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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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