Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·6)
c9-06248naming 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
10. Kxd2 dxe6 11. Bxb6 axb6 12. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+3.2).
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead dxe6, then Bxb6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
SP-77 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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