Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d4 (b3·21)
c9-10329naming 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
12. Nd4 Nd7 13. Ne6+ Bxe6 14. fxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.4).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead d5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
SP-45 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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