Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·5)
c9-01891naming 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. dxc6 bxc6 8. e4 e5 9. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead bxc6, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
SP-429 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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