Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (h8)
c9-07648naming 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
6. Bxe5 d6 7. Bb2 Bd7 8. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead d6, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
SP-167 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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