Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1)
c9-05173naming 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
12. Kxe2 Qc4+ 13. Rd3 N8d7 14. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to d3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qc4+, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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