Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (f5·2)
c9-18272naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
20. f6 Rxe1+ 21. Kxe1 Kg8 22. fxg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f6.
- Well found: king to e1 (#6).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
SP-308 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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