Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·6)
c9-02849naming 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. exd6 Qxd6 10. O-O Qb6 11. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxd6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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