Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (d1·3)
c9-14488naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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. Ne3 Be5 12. Qd5 Bxb2+ 13. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b2 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Be5, then Qd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
SP-818 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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