Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·6)
c9-06730naming 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. Bxc4 e5 7. Bd3 a5 8. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then Bg3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
SP-345 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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