Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·52)
c9-04819naming 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. cxd5 Qxd5 7. Nbc3 Qd6 8. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxd5, then Nbc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
SP-7 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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