Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·7)
c9-02333naming 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. cxd4 Ne6 8. O-O Nxd4 9. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Ne6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
SP-123 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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