Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·9)
c9-09049naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
9. Bxe4 Qxe4 10. d3 Qf3 11. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxe4, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
SP-871 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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