Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·5)
c9-05028naming 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
8. Bxg2 axb5 9. Nc3 c6 10. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+4.4).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead axb5, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
SP-307 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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