Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d2·2)
c9-15102naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
15. Ke2 O-O-O 16. Qc3+ Kb8 17. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+3.7).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxf5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
SP-253 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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