Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·51)
c9-05317naming 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. exd5 O-O 8. O-O Nab6 9. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
SP-157 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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