Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·22)
c9-05850naming 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
8. dxe6 Bxe6 9. Qf2 Bc7 10. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxe6, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
SP-452 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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