Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (b3·2)
c9-03490naming 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. Bxa4 h5 11. Rg1 Bd6 12. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Rg1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
SP-345 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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