Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·19)
c9-04014naming 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
7. bxc4 Bxc4 8. Ne5 b5 9. Nd7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Bxc4, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
SP-397 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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