Attack on the uncastled king: rook to e3 (g3·2)
c9-21261naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
14. Re3 Nce5 15. Nb3 Bb6 16. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+3.4).
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ke7, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
SP-69 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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