Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (a2)
c9-13865naming 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
23. a3 Qb6 24. Nxf5 Rxf5 25. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+2.9).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qb6, then Nxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
SP-660 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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