Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·86)
c9-07643naming 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
12. exd5 Qxd5 13. Rb3 a5 14. Nh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to h4.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxd5, then Rb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
SP-915 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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