Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (d4)
c9-01766naming 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
13. Bxb6 e5 14. O-O Nc4 15. a5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4, then Bd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
SP-413 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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