Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c1·7)
c9-08372naming 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
5. Qxc4 d5 6. Qc1 f4 7. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Qc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
SP-45 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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