Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (b4·4)
c9-20655naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
16. b5 Nxb5 17. Rxb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxb5, then Rxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
SP-669 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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