Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·8)
c9-21380naming 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
12. Kd2 Qc6 13. Bxh6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qc6, then Bxh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
SP-299 · ThroneGuard — King home on d or e, knights kept off the a- and h-files — the family of the standard starting array.
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