Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c8 (c1·10)
c9-18012naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
6. Rxc8 Be5 7. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be5, then exd3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
SP-156 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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