Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (d1·12)
c9-08638naming 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
7. Bxa4 h5 8. h3 h4 9. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb6, then Bb5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
SP-213 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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