Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·7)
c9-02524naming 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
5. Bxf4 Ne4 6. O-O O-O 7. Nfd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne4, then c4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
SP-212 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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