Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e1·3)
c9-17130naming 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
9. Ke2 Nc7 10. d3 Bxb3 11. Nxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (+2.7).
- Strong! knight to b3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nc7, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
SP-31 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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