Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·17)
c9-04777naming 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
6. dxc5 bxc5 7. Nd3 Qe7 8. h5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+4.7).
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead bxc5, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
SP-418 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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