Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (g4)
c9-09401naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
11. Ne3 f4 12. Nc4 Nf6 13. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (+2.2).
- A natural move: queen to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead f4, then Nc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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