Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (e1)
c9-05422naming 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. Bxc3 Rd8 16. Ne1 Rxd1 17. Rxd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to e1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd8, then Be2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
SP-585 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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