Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (b2·4)
c9-05297naming 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. Bxh8 Ne6 9. f3 Nxg5 10. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ne6, then f3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
SP-391 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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