Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·11)
c9-08136naming 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. Bxc4 b5 7. Bd5 Nxb4 8. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (+7.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then Bd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
SP-834 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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