Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (d4·4)
c9-14800naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
21. Bb2 Qe1+ 22. Bc1 Qb4+ 23. Ka1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- Well found: bishop to c1 (+8.4).
- A natural move: king to a1.
- You win decisive material (+8.3).
- If instead Qe1+, then Bc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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