Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·24)
c9-07383naming 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
14. dxc4 Bxc4 15. Rf2 hxg4 16. Na4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxc4, then Rf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #621.
SP-621 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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