Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (d6)
c9-15622naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
8. d7+ Bxd7 9. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: bishop to f8 (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Bxd7, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
SP-250 · 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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