Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·15)
c9-02434naming 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
4. exf5 Qd7 5. c3 Qxf5 6. Nac2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Qd7, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #135.
SP-135 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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