Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a8 (a7·2)
c9-20053naming 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
17. a8=R O-O 18. Qxe8 h6 19. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to a8.
- Well found: queen to e8 (#5).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bb5, then axb5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
SP-217 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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