Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8 (a5·2)
c9-03971naming 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. Bxd8 b6 10. Bxd5 O-O 11. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+5.1).
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Bxd5 and you win the rook.
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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