Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g3)
c9-20031naming 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
11. Bf2 Bxf2 12. Qxf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to f2 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bxf2, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
SP-458 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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