Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (a6·11)
c9-22226naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1700Theme: 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. axb7+ Rxb7 15. Qxb7+ Kxb7 16. Na5+ Kc8 17. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+5.8).
- Strong! knight to a5 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxb7, then Qxb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
SP-265 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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