Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (g4·3)
c9-21906naming 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
14. g5 Bxg5 15. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxg5, then Bxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
SP-950 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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