Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c3 (e2·3)
c9-16701naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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. Nec3 Bc6 16. a4 Rg5 17. Ba2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rg5, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
SP-600 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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