Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (h1·27)
c9-06968naming 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
5. Bxa8 bxc4 6. Bg2 d5 7. d3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead bxc4, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
SP-35 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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