Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·3)
c9-08658naming 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
16. Kxe2 Nab6 17. a5 Nc4 18. dxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nab6, then Rhe1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
SP-249 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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