Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2)
c9-05767naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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. f4 Nb7 16. Qa7 Nxe1 17. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nb7, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
SP-292 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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