Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c2 (c1·4)
c9-20825naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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. Rc2 Bxf7 12. Nc3 Qe8 13. e4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxf7, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #942.
SP-942 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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