Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (d2·3)
c9-17518naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
18. Kd1 Re1+ 19. Kxe1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d1.
- Spot on — king to e1 (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re1+, then Kxe1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
SP-366 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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