Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (f1·15)
c9-16119naming 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
16. Bc4 d5 17. Qa5+ Ke7 18. Nf5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+4.0).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead axb5, then exf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
SP-534 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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