Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (b1·6)
c9-08075naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
16. Kc1 Qa4 17. a3 Rxe4 18. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to e4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa4, then a3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
SP-709 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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