Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (a4·3)
c9-20126naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
4. Bxc6+ bxc6 5. Qxc6+ Bd7 6. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
SP-661 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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