Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g4 (g1·5)
c9-05340naming 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
13. Rxg4 d4 14. Qh3 dxc3 15. Bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (+2.2).
- Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d4, then Qh3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
SP-177 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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