Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (g5·12)
c9-19271naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1420Theme: 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
8. Nxe6 c5 9. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead c5, then Bxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
SP-920 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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