Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d3 (d2·2)
c9-21939naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
23. Rxd3 Bxd3 24. Bc5+ Kf7 25. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (+2.5).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Bxd3, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
SP-312 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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