Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d4 (d1·5)
c9-05284naming 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. Rxd4 O-O 8. Rd1 d5 9. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Rd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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