Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·10)
c9-11788naming 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
17. Kxc2 Bxh2 18. Ne7+ Kc7 19. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+3.9).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxh2, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
SP-699 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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