Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·6)
c9-18422naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
17. Bc2 Bxc2+ 18. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: king to c2 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #733.
SP-733 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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