Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·30)
c9-02233naming 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. cxd5 c5 8. e3 e5 9. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then bxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #161.
SP-161 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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