Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·2)
c9-01726naming 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. gxf3 Nxe5 9. Bc2 Nxf3 10. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nxe5, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #708.
SP-708 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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