Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a4 (b3·11)
c9-06685naming 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
7. bxa4 Qc8 8. Qc1 Qxh3+ 9. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g2 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qc8, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
SP-11 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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