Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (e1·2)
c9-06406naming 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. Bxc3 c4 9. O-O O-O 10. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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