Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c1 (d3)
c9-01892naming 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
9. Nxc1 axb6 10. a3 Nac7 11. Na2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a2 is the top choice (+1.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead axb6, then a3 and you win the queen.
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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