Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (h4·2)
c9-18762naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
23. Bg3 Rh5 24. f4 Rf5 25. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rh5, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #118.
SP-118 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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