Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·11)
c9-05541naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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. Rb2 Nd6 14. Qb1 O-O-O 15. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to b1 (+2.7).
- Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead d5, then Qb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
SP-781 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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