Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·84)
c9-07381naming 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
3. dxe5 g5 4. O-O Nc6 5. c4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then g3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
SP-39 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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