Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2·3)
c9-13240naming 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. b3 Bxg7 12. Qg5+ Bf6 13. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxg7, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
SP-522 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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