Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·41)
c9-03616naming 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. cxd5 exd5 11. Nd3 Qe7 12. Nde5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+4.3).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead exd5, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
SP-528 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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