Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·8)
c9-21793naming 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
20. Kd2 Bxh1 21. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: queen to h8 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bxh1, then Qxh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
SP-250 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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