Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·6)
c9-17957naming 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
11. Rc2 Qd6 12. Bb3 Bh4 13. Bxh4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to h4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd6, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
SP-921 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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