Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (e2)
c9-03206naming 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
11. Bxg4 g5 12. e5 Bxe5 13. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kd8, then e5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
SP-317 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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