Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·22)
c9-02784naming 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. exd5 Bxd5 10. c4 Bc6 11. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxd5, then Nb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
SP-546 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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