Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b3 (b2)
c9-10249naming 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
16. Rb3 Qd6 17. Rf5 c6 18. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qd6, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
SP-349 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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