Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1·4)
c9-16660naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
14. Rxd2 Bxe4 15. Bg7+ Rxg7 16. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+4.7).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxe4, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
SP-320 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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