Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·2)
c9-05388naming 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
15. Rxc2 Bb3 16. Nd4 Qa1+ 17. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Nd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
SP-74 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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