Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·77)
c9-06525naming 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
6. cxd5 Qxd5 7. Nc3 Qb7 8. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qxd5, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
SP-294 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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