Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d3 (d1·2)
c9-07154naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
10. Rd3 Ng6 11. Ng3 bxc5 12. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Ng6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
SP-324 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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