Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (h8·2)
c9-02890naming 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
10. Bxf6 exf6 11. bxc5 O-O 12. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.3).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead exf6, then bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
SP-883 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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