Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·8)
c9-06748naming 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
9. dxc3 e4 10. f5 Qd6+ 11. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e4, then f5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
SP-95 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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