Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (b2)
c9-14847naming 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
9. Kc1 Nf6 10. c3 Qc5 11. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then h8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
SP-873 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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